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runaways

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "runaways" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

runaways

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

runaways is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, runaways is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrunaways

1noun
  • A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.

    Example: "Runaway children are vulnerable to criminal exploitation."

  • A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.
  • (usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.
  • The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams.
  • An overwhelming victory.

    Example: "The home side won in a runaway."

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